Investments
Our investment parameters and style have remained largely unchanged for close to two decades, providing us important insights into the needs, structures, channels and strategies of the lower-middle market companies in which we invest.
We invest in manufacturing, services, distribution and logistics, consumer products and a number of other industries. The companies we invest in typically have enterprise values ranging from $40 million to $150 million.
We have raised and invested ~$1 billion in over 50 platform companies. Our investments cover the Canadian geography and span a diverse range of industries.
We are currently investing out of our sixth private equity fund.
Edmonton, AB — For more than 45 years, A&B Rail has been providing rail-related maintenance and contracting services to railway operators and private industry in Western Canada.
Oakville, ON — ACI Brands is a multi-divisional brand management company supplying Canadian retailers with mens', ladies' and children's fashion accessories, health and beauty products, sporting goods, giftware and travel products.
Toronto, ON — Alumicor is a designer, finisher and supplier of architectural aluminum building envelope products, including storefront, entrance, window and curtainwall framing systems.
Brampton, ON — Arctic Chiller Group is a manufacturer of modular and high efficiency chillers that are utilized in commercial and industrial cooling applications in North America.
Toronto, ON — Astley Gilbert is the leading reprographics company providing blueprinting services to thearchitectural, engineering and construction niche market.
Athletica, a leader in arena services is a designer, manufacturer, and installer of dasher board systems for hockey arenas and multi-sport athletic facilities, serving the professional, semi-pro and community end-markets.
Belvika is a full-service provider of contract packaging solutions. From its main facility in Mississauga, and at select customer sites, Belvika provides primary packaging, secondary packaging and merchandising services for a wide range of consumer packaged goods companies.
Newmarket, ON — Bill Gosling is a premier supplier of accounts receivable management services and call centre solutions. The company employs over 1,000 people in three countries.
Manitoba — Bodtker manufactures, distributes and reconditions industrial containers and packaging supplies. The company serves customers in a range of industries including chemicals, mining, agriculture, and oil and gas and operates 16 locations throughout Canada.
Calgary, AB — BOS is a rental equipment company that services the oil and gas industry. The company’s rental equipment primarily consists of tanks that are a combination system for use in removing solids from drilling fluids.
Coquitlam, BC — Canstar Restorations is a leading full-service property restoration company serving both the residential and commercial/institutional markets, with customers including insurance industry stakeholders, public institutions and property management companies.
Gormley, ON — Creative Outdoor Advertising is a leading provider of street furniture advertising solutions for local businesses across small and mid-sized municipalities and transit operators throughout North America.
Oakville, ON — Dana Hospitality provides food services to corporations, independent schools and healthcare institutions across Canada under the Dana Hospitality and Marek Hospitality brands.
Spring Lake, MI — EQI is a leading global provider of critical supply chain management services, including sourcing, manufacturing and logistics, for OEMs who procure metal castings.
Toronto, ON — G Adventures is one of the largest adventure travel tour operators in the world, offering travellers the opportunity to immerse themselves in local culture and experience active holidays.
Calgary, AB — GlassMasters is a leading Western Canadian autoglass platform providing windshield repair, replacement, and ADAS calibration services, supported by an integrated wholesale division.
Edmonton, AB — With manufacturing facilities in China and distribution facilities in Edmonton and Houston, JAG Flocomponents provides a full line of high-quality valves to its customers in the North American oil and gas industry.
Regina, SK — Jump.ca is one of Saskatchewan's most successful technology retailers with 17 retail location. An authorized SaskTel dealer, Jump.ca offers smart phones, cell phones, accessories, voice & data plans, and a variety of related services in a unique retail experience.
Montréal, QC — G.I. Group is the leading global manufacturer and distributor of paintballs, markers and other paintball products. The company has also leveraged its expertise in softgel encapsulation to a wide range of industries including consumer products, nutritional and pharmaceuticals.
Oakville, ON — Media Resources is a leading service provider to the sign industry through the manufacturing of outdoor & indoor LED displays of all types, sign installation & maintenance, large format digital printing and 3D fabrication for the billboard, commercial sign, sports and media industries.
Sudbury, ON — Mobile Parts is a global specialty provider of mining vehicles, parts and related services. The Company serves a global clientele base that includes several of the largest underground mine operators in Canada and abroad.
Mississauga, ON — National Logistics Services is a leader in Canadian third-party logistics for the apparel, footwear and action wear markets in North America.
Richmond, BC — One of Canada’s Top 50 Best Managed Companies, B.C.-based Nuheat is the leading manufacturer and distributor of electric underfloor heating systems in North America.
Vaughan, ON — Planet Paper Box is a manufacturer of corrugated boxes that produces a wide range ofpackaging, display and storage solutions.
Vancouver, BC — Qzina is North America’s largest importer and distributor of specialty chocolate, pastry and dessert ingredients catering to the hospitality, food service and bakery trades. Serving customers from 8 sales/distribution centres, Qzina has an an extensive range of over 1,000 high quality chocolate and dessert products.
Toronto, ON — Skyservice is Canada’s largest operator and provider of business aviation services. With locations at the Toronto, Montreal and Calgary airports, the Company provides Fixed Base Operations and Managed Aircraft services to corporate and private clients.
Burnaby, BC — Sunco is a manufacturer of private label, branded, and industrial format nut-based butters, snacks, and value-add food ingredients.
Coquitlam, BC — Team Tube is a specialty metals distribution business specializing primarily in mechanical steel tubing and steel bar, serving all major Canadian markets.